The Experiential Design Index

Sensing Chicago — Chicago History Museum

Sensing Chicago, an interactive children's gallery at the Chicago History Museum, opened 2006, exploring the city's history through multiple senses; exhibit design by Amaze Design, with fabrication by Proto Productions and media design by Monadnock Media.

VenueChicago History Museum
Project typeNew Exhibition
StatusCompleted
Year completed2006
Technologiestactile interactive, olfactory interactive

Credits

FirmRoleNote
Amaze Design Exhibit Design
proto-productions Fabrication
Monadnock Media Media Design & Software

Description

The gallery, developed as part of the museum's broader facility renovation, features a high-wheel bicycle tactile experience over simulated wooden brick streets, a tabletop map with olfactory interactives, and a soft-sculpture hot dog bun installation.

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